Ross Carter

[email protected] +1(703)814-3001 Sterling, VA
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ross-reza-s-371a123b

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Network & Transmission Engineer with over 18 years of global experience across telecom infrastructure, including NOC operations, DWDM/SDH planning, and service delivery. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, resolve complex transmission and IP-related issues, and deliver high-reliability solutions across diverse, multi-vendor environments. Experienced in both hands-on technical execution and strategic planning roles within dynamic, mission-critical networks.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Transmission NOC Engineer / NOC Supervisor
03/2018 - Present
PCCW Global
Lead operations for a 24/7 global NOC supporting optical transmission, IP transport, and multi-vendor infrastructure across a Tier 1 global network
Lead a 24/7 Transmission NOC team responsible for Tier 1 and Tier 2 network surveillance, incident response, and escalation management across global backbone infrastructure
Coordinate circuit provisioning and cross-connect delivery with global data centers (Equinix, Zayo, Digital Realty, Databank, and CoreSite), ensuring timely completion of LOA/CFA documentation and acceptance testing
Supervise and mentor a team of engineers responsible for real-time network surveillance, incident management, and escalation handling
Lead 24/7 Transmission NOC operations supporting Tier 1 global customers, ensuring SLA compliance and accurate incident triage
Coordinate fault management, escalation, and resolution using tools such as Netcool, Remedy, and U2000
Mentor and guide engineers across shifts, improving detection accuracy and response times by 30%
Skilled in network monitoring, ticketing, and performance reporting aligned with ITIL best practices
Perform deep-dive fault isolation and root cause analysis (RCA) across DWDM, SDH, and OTN networks using tools like PuTTY, U2000, iMaster NCE, Netcool, and Remedy
Drive incident resolution through coordination with field teams, vendors, and internal engineering groups to minimize downtime and uphold SLA targets
Develop and implement NOC procedures, escalation flows, and training documentation to ensure operational consistency and knowledge retention
Oversaw Tier 1 NOC operations and shift scheduling, ensuring 24x7 coverage, technical guidance, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a high-availability environment
Collaborate with engineering and capacity planning teams to support network upgrades, migrations, and provisioning for new services
Deliver performance reports, participate in audits, and contribute to post-mortem analysis for critical outages
Supported secure network operations for government and enterprise customers, maintaining compliance with SLA and incident response protocols
Act as a key point of contact for executive management during major incidents, providing timely updates and restoration timelines
Transmission Product Solution Manager
12/2015 - 06/2017
Huawei
Delivered customized end-to-end transmission network solutions for Tier 1 telecom operators
Interfaced directly with customer CTOs and engineering leads to capture requirements and propose tailored DWDM/SDH architectures
Produced detailed solution documentation including network diagrams, capacity forecasts, and migration plans
Coordinated solution validation with R&D and presales teams; led technical workshops and product demonstrations
Managed internal handovers to project delivery teams and ensured solution design compliance throughout deployment
Contributed to regional market strategy by identifying gaps in customer networks and aligning Huawei’s portfolio to their technical and commercial goals
Provided technical support during bidding processes and contributed to writing proposals and RFIs/RFPs
DWDM & SDH Transmission Planner
04/2008 - 12/2015
Huawei
Led the design, planning, and optimization of high-capacity DWDM and SDH transmission networks supporting nationwide mobile and fixed-line services
Developed and maintained high-level and low-level network design documents (HLD/LLD) to support seamless implementation and future scalability
Performed network dimensioning, bandwidth forecasting, and capacity analysis to ensure infrastructure readiness for traffic growth
Issued detailed rollout and integration plans for new services, expansions, and migrations across MS-OTN and legacy platforms
Collaborated with project delivery and operations teams to ensure smooth handover from planning to implementation and early life support
Served as primary technical interface with customers, addressing design inquiries, troubleshooting escalations, and solution customizations
Conducted performance audits and issued technical recommendations to improve stability and reduce downtime
Ensured compliance with service-level targets through proactive planning, design validation, and continuous optimization of network topologies
NOC Engineer
05/2007 - 04/2008
Egogo
Monitored and supported critical network infrastructure, responding to alarms and resolving transmission faults across access and core layers
Logged incidents in the ticketing system, coordinated with field technicians, and ensured timely escalation and resolution
Performed routine network checks and maintenance in alignment with standard operating procedures
BSS Engineer
05/2003 - 02/2007
Porsoo
Maintained BSC/MSC/BTS sites and supported integration of new network elements into live environments
Conducted field-level troubleshooting, resolved faults, and ensured SLA compliance across a large regional network
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support network expansions and site optimizations

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s in Electrical Telecommunication Engineering
Azad University

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Juniper Junos Advanced
06/2021
Juniper
Juniper Junos Core
06/2020
Juniper
NG-WDM
12/2015
Huawei
ZTE NetNumen / Ericsson-Marconi / Transmission
Huawei
Microwave & GSM Systems
MCI
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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